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MV04 OGO

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,408 mi
Last recorded224,408 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 OGO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 224,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

driver advised on body condition

Fail 19 Jan 2026 223,832 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Paintwork o/s/f wing to be improved (taxi failure)

Vehicle requires full interior and exterior valet (taxi failure)

Pass 10 Jan 2025 165,124 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 164,616 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 124,903 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 124,636 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

3 x smoking stickers needed 70 mm in size (taxi fail)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

all rear windows have tint film fitted (taxi fail)

tyre repair kit missing (taxi fail)

Pass 2 Aug 2023 120,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray body cover fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2023 120,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray body cover fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,745 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

Fail 22 Jul 2022 113,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/r19 100y xl RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected from the pad

Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,186 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake wear indicator wire disconnected

Fail 16 Jul 2021 109,066 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 105,889 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 105,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 99,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 79,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,374 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,179 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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MV04 OGO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV04 OGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MV04 OGO registered?

MV04 OGO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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